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Australian scientist to head bid to clean up the world’s soils
A distinguished Australian scientist has been chosen to lead a global effort to end pollution of the world’s food-growing soils. Ravi Naidu, a Laureate Professor at the University of Newcastle and Managing Director and CEO of...
Climate change is our second-largest environmental problem – we need to get serious about the largest
Just over a week from now, on the 5th of June, we once again celebrate World Environment Day. Despite a notable lack of progress since it was first held almost 50 years ago, the occasion provides an opportunity to reflect upon a self-inflicted problem that is larger...
Australians to help solve global methane threat
A collaboration between science and industry will put Australia at the forefront of global research to help curb the potent greenhouse gas, methane. Although Australia was not among the 100+ nations to sign the Global Methane Pledge at the World Climate...
Reducing plastic in gardens – packaging, weed control raise soil contamination
With plastic waste a worldwide problem, consumers are taking steps to reduce use and recycle more household packaging – including in their own backyard. A new study, studying microplastic contamination in backyard soil samples, suggests plastic landscape garden bed...
Call for Australia to set ‘zero pollution’ goal
A group of eminent scientists has urged Australian governments, Federal and State, to adopt a zero pollution target for air, water and land. The researchers have released a powerful new report warning that chemical pollution represents ‘a growing peril and...
Australia-first study identifies best-practice approach to help industry manage contaminated sites, delivering better environmental outcomes and saving millions of dollars
The way in which petroleum-hydrocarbon-contaminated sites are managed across Australia is set to be transformed with the release of a landmark research study that identifies industry best practices to deliver improved environmental outcomes and potentially save $320...